'I literally chose the bear': Girl Jokingly Matches with a Guy Posing as an Actual Grizzly Bear on a Dating App, Hits It Off and Now They're In a Real Relationship

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
Oct 16, 2024 9:00 PM EDT

If this isn't the most modern-day love story you have ever heard, then we're going to have to swap some lore, because how?? This real-life love story has humor, romance, and online culture references. 

It all started when a girl chose the bear. Do you remember that trend that was going around earlier this year when women were saying they would choose to be alone in the woods with a bear over a man? It was meant to show how unsafe women feel around men, so much so that they would rather take their chances with a bear over a man. Many MANY women chose the bear over the man. 

So, in reference to that, a guy made a Tinder profile of a literal bear, and this girl found it so funny, that she said yes to the bear and they matched! They kept the bit going, talking back and forth as if he were a talking bear. But after 4 hours, they realized they were having a real connection. So they set up a date. 

Now, several amazing dates later, they are now in a long-distance relationship. The romance is bursting and the bit is still going strong. You can see her updates on their first few dates and how they are doing as boyfriend and girlfriend on her TikTok profile.

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    Bear 26 ❝6 About me Heard you ladies prefer us to your men. Couldnt be happier, Come hike with me!
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    Bear 26 ❝6 About me Heard you ladies prefer us to your men. Couldnt be happier, Come hike with me!
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    Essentials 12 miles away 7 ft 11 in Interests Sushi Walking Environmental Protection Climate Change Rock Climbing Q Looking for New friends Basics Communication Style Better in person
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    HELE HEIMA 61 but you know what that thing where it's like
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    would you choose the bear or the man
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    I always choose the bear
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    so I just swiped cause I thought like all his stuff was funny
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    like what the heck climate change as your interest, walking
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    to be honest dude I literally thought nothing was gonna happen cause duh
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    I'm just messaging a bear
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    like I thought this was funny
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    and then dead ___ his response to me was like
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    "they are all my sons * shout out MF Doom", cause my song is MF Doom
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    and I was like wait a second
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    Why am I having fun with the bear
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    and I found out he's like around my area
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    the banter was so fun because I was like
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    I wasn't intending to do like a face reveal or anything
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    cause duh he made a profile account of a bear
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    but he was like basically like
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    I appreciate that you appreciate the bit so much that I'm willing to like
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    show you who I actually am
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    but I ended up getting his number
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    and then we talked and I do know what he looks like
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    I will say I like his banter and his voice a lot
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    and now I'm gonna go on a date with him
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    he just left 1:26
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